The Science

When your stress response stays switched on
When your stress response stays switched on
How your nervous system moves between stress and recovery, the signs to notice, and everyday ways to support it. Read more...
Perimenopause: the signs to know, and how to support yourself
Perimenopause: the signs to know, and how to support yourself
What perimenopause is, the changes to look for, and practical ways to support yourself through the transition. Read more...
The vagus nerve: what it is, and why it matters
The vagus nerve: what it is, and why it matters
The nerve at the centre of your body's calming response, how it communicates, how researchers measure it, and what early research says about acupressure. Read more...
Slow breathing: simple techniques and the science behind them
Slow breathing: simple techniques and the science behind them
Why the way you breathe influences your heart and nervous system, and four simple techniques to try. Read more...
A better night's sleep: five steps to a healthier routine
A better night's sleep: five steps to a healthier routine
Practical, evidence-based steps to support better sleep, from a steady wake time to a calm wind-down. Read more...
Five lesser-known nutrition habits worth trying
Five lesser-known nutrition habits worth trying
Beyond the basics: five less familiar nutrition habits worth exploring. Read more...
The foundations of wellbeing: five everyday habits that matter most
The foundations of wellbeing: five everyday habits that matter most
Five well-researched habits that shape how you feel, think and function, and simple ways to build them into a full life. Read more...
Understanding stress, and simple ways to support yourself
Understanding stress, and simple ways to support yourself
What stress does in the body, the signs to notice, and small, everyday ways to support yourself. Read more...